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Brodey Flynn  

The Lone Eagle: Nebraska Christian’s Brodey Flynn soars one last time

1 year ago By News Staff
In a sea of hundreds, amid the thunderous roars of wrestling’s greatest stage, stood one wrestler, one school, one shot at glory. Nebraska Christian sent just one warrior into the fight at the 2025 NSAA State Wrestling Tournament, and though his journey ended sooner than he had hoped, senior Brodey Flynn left Omaha with something more than a medal—he left with a moment that defined years of perseverance.
Dakota Gress, Class B, Girls, 4th Place  

Sisterhood and History: The Gress sisters lead the charge for High Plains Girls Wrestling

1 year ago By News Staff
Before the boys took the mat, before the arena erupted with takedowns and title dreams, it was the girls who stepped onto the mats first. For the first time under the NSAA banner, Nebraska’s female wrestlers had their own moment, their own time in the spotlight, their own history to write.
Riley Lavene  

Riley Lavene takes his place among Central City’s football greats in Shrine Bowl selection

1 year ago By Ryan Dettman R-n Publisher
This town, forged in the grit and pride of Nebraska football, has sent warriors into the Shrine Bowl for generations. For nearly two decades, the Bison’s connection to the state’s premier high school all-star game had gone silent. But then, the tide shifted. Central City football found its way back into the conversation, and now, Riley Lavene becomes the 26th player in school history to take the field in the Shrine Bowl.

Sub district basketball preview: High stakes, high drama, and the road to state

1 year ago By News Staff
The postseason has arrived, and the air is thick with anticipation. The long, grueling regular season has led to this moment—subdistrict basketball, where every pass, every rebound, every defensive stop could be the difference between extending a dream or watching it crumble. For Central City, High Plains, Nebraska Christian, and other area programs, the stakes have never been higher. The battle for a state tournament berth begins now, and the road ahead is lined with obstacles, rivalries, and a whole lot of pressure.
Blood, sweat, and Omaha: Local warriors march to state  

Blood, sweat, and Omaha: Local warriors march to state

1 year ago By News Staff
The greatest moment in high school wrestling isn’t always when a hand is raised. Sometimes, it’s in the moments after—the stunned relief, the exhaustion, the knowing glances between coach and athlete that say, “You did it.” Other times, it’s in the silence that follows a final whistle, when a season—or a career—comes to an abrupt and unforgiving end.

Bison battle through Lou-Platte tournament, claim third place after rebound win over Ord

1 year ago By News Staff
The Central City Bison entered the Lou-Platte Conference Tournament riding a wave of momentum, having surged through January with a string of strong performances. Hopes were high as they took the court at Centura High School, facing off against a familiar foe in Doniphan-Trumbull. The Bison fought hard, but in a game dictated by shooting, efficiency and turnovers, Doniphan-Trumbull pulled away late for a 65-55 victory. However, Central City bounced back in dominant fashion, rolling over Ord in the third-place game with a commanding 67-45 win.
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